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Breakfast patterns in relation to physical activity among school adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan
Mehak Muhammad Ashfaq1, Nida Jawed2, Nilofer Fatimi Safdar2
1Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Eastern Medicine and Surgery, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan. mehak.ashfaq@hamdard.edu.
Background:
Unhealthy habits and poor diet patterns are significant concerns among adolescents, impacting their overall quality of life. This study aimed to assess and improve these habits in adolescents.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2017-2018 in Karachi. The research participants, aged 11-17 years, were drawn from lower-middle-income secondary schools using multistage random selection. Sociodemographics, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A), and breakfast consumption were determined through questionnaire and a food frequency survey.
Results:
A study of 334 school-going adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan, found that 82% consumed breakfast daily, with chapatti being the preferred choice (72.2%). Physical activity levels varied, but 56.6% engaged in regular activity. No significant differences were found in breakfast consumption by age or parental education.
Conclusions:
Understanding South Asian adolescents' breakfast habits is crucial. Promoting healthier breakfast options and increased physical activity are recommended for long-term well-being, with further research needed for targeted interventions.
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